Over-ear or earbuds at this budget?

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Over-ear (XM5): Better ANC, better sound, longer battery. Earbuds (AirPods Pro 2): More portable, better for workouts, less conspicuous. Most people benefit from owning one of each. If only one: earbuds for versatility, over-ear for audio quality.

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